Author Topic: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6 (Read 4831 times)

Ron · « **on:** February 06, 2022, 12:26:36 AM »

The 2022 Arnold Sports Festival will be held March 3-6, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. The Arnold Expo will be held March 4-6. ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL is the largest series of multi-sport festivals in the world. In 1989, the Arnold Sports Festival was founded by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Columbus business Jim Lorimer in Columbus, Ohio. Other festivals are held in Melbourne, Australia; São Paulo, Brasil; Johannesburg, South Africa; Seville, Spain; and Birmingham, England.

Ron · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2022, 12:27:32 AM »

2022 Arnold Classic Competitors

William Bonac (Netherlands)
Maxx Charles (USA)
Brandon Curry (USA)
Samson Dauda (United Kingdom)
Nathan De Asha (United Kingdom)
Regan Grimes (Canada)
Steve Kuclo (USA)
Cedric McMillan (USA)
Fabio Giga Rezende (Brasil)
Justin Rodriguez (USA)
Brett Wilkin (USA)
Akim Williams (USA)

PREJUDGING
Friday, Mar 04
7:00pm-9:30pm
Columbus Convention Center
Battelle Grand

FINALS
Saturday, Mar 05
7:00pm-10:00pm
Columbus Convention Center
Battelle Grand

Ron · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2022, 12:30:21 AM »

2022 Arnold Classic - Classic Physique Competitors

Breon Ansley (USA)
Michael Daboul (United Kingdom)
Urs Kalecinski (Germany)
Peter Molnar (Hungary)
Terrence Ruffin (USA)
Ramon Rocha Queiroz (Brasil)
Darwin Uribe (Colombia)
Lenny Wicks (USA)
Divine Wilson (USA)

2022 Arnold Classic - Mens Physique Competitors

Erin Banks (USA)
Choi Bong Seok (South Korea)
Riccardo Croci (Italy)
Terrence Teo Kok Hua (Malaysia)
Drelyn Hunt (USA)
Emanuel Hunter (USA)
Daniel Leone (Italy)
Diogo Montenegro (Brasil)
Antoine Weatherspoon (USA)

2022 Arnold Classic - Pro Wheelchair Competitors

Gabriele Andriulli (Italy)
Anand Arnold (India)
Bradley Betts (USA)
Adelfo Cerame Jr. (USA)
Harold Kelley (USA)
Antoni Khadraoui (Algeria)
Chad McCrary (USA)
Daniel Minster (Czech Republic)
Johnny Quinn (USA)

Ron · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2022, 12:33:20 AM »

2022 Arnold Classic Bikini International Pro Competitors

Maureen Blanquisco (USA)
Lauralie Chapados (Canada)
Lauren Dannenmiller (USA)
Alessia Facchin (Italy)
Phoebe Hagan (United Kingdom)
Ashley Kaltwasser (USA)
Jourdanne Lee (USA)
Lucia Malavaze (USA)
Elisa Pecini (Brasil)
Danielle Phelps (USA)
Allison Testu (France)

2022 Arnold Classic Figure International Pro Competitors

Latoya Farley (USA)
Wendy Fortino (USA)
Cydney Gillon (USA)
An Da Jong (Korea)
Nicole Zenobia Graham (USA)
Lola Montez (Canada)
Jessica Reyes Padilla (Puerto Rico)
Larhannah Robinson (USA)
Natalia Soltero (Mexico)
Bojana Vasiljevic (USA)

2022 Arnold Classic Fitness International Pro Competitors

Jaclyn Baker (USA)
Amanda Ciani (USA)
Kate Errington (United Kingdom)
Ariel Khadr (USA)
Sara Kovach (USA)
Allison Kramer (USA)
Minna Pajulahti (Finland)
Missy Truscott (USA)
Aurika Tyrgale (Russia)
Tamara Vahn (Canada)

2022 Arnold Classic Wellness International Pro Competitors

Sunny Andrews (USA)
Yarishna Ayala (USA)
Angela Borges (Brasil)
Devyn Cambre (USA)
Barbara Cesar (USA)
Julia Chitarra (Brasil)
Casey DeLong (USA)
Kassandra Gillis (Canada)
Isabelle Nunes (USA)
Lorena Ragusa (USA)

French · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2022, 05:04:03 AM »

Predictions

1. William Bonac
2. Brandon Curry
3. Brett Wilkin
4. Akim Williams
5. Justin Rodriguez
6. Samson Dauda
7. Nathan De Asha
8. Regan Grimes
9. Steve Kuclo
10. Fabio Giga Rezende
11. Cedric McMillan
12. Maxx Charles

1. Urs Kalecinski
2. Terrence Ruffin
3. Peter Molnar
4. Ramon Rocha Queiroz
5. Breon Ansley (USA)

Taffin · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2022, 03:12:49 PM »

Quote from: French on February 06, 2022, 05:04:03 AM

Predictions

1. William Bonac
2. Brandon Curry
3. Brett Wilkin
4. Akim Williams
5. Justin Rodriguez
6. Samson Dauda
7. Nathan De Asha
8. Regan Grimes
9. Steve Kuclo
10. Fabio Giga Rezende
11. Cedric McMillan
12. Maxx Charles

1. Urs Kalecinski
2. Terrence Ruffin
3. Peter Molnar
4. Ramon Rocha Queiroz
5. Breon Ansley (USA)

Intredasting picks there. Not sure my crystal balls go the full 12, but I'll have a stab at the top 6 - not how I would place them, but how I believe they will be placed

Curry
Bonac
DeAsha (can he get into the USA now?)
Grimes (his kidnapping by the Camel Crew really shows)
Rodriguez
Williams

McMillan will either fail to make it onstage, or have some sort of fainting incident onstage (known as the McCarver Manoeuvre) and have to withdraw/die - you heard it here first folks

Whereas this is the way I want these guys to end up

Ruffin (amazing physique)
Molnar
Ansley (who will melt down)

Flexacon · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2022, 10:09:31 PM »

Quote from: Taffin on February 07, 2022, 03:12:49 PM

Intredasting picks there. Not sure my crystal balls go the full 12, but I'll have a stab at the top 6 - not how I would place them, but how I believe they will be placed

Curry
Bonac
DeAsha (can he get into the USA now?)
Grimes (his kidnapping by the Camel Crew really shows)
Rodriguez
Williams

McMillan will either fail to make it onstage, or have some sort of fainting incident onstage (known as the McCarver Manoeuvre) and have to withdraw/die - you heard it here first folks

Whereas this is the way I want these guys to end up

Ruffin (amazing physique)
Molnar
Ansley (who will melt down)

Good picks. I'd throw Samson into the mix. He's made solid improvements and if they still judge the posing round he should do well.

Also don't count out Kluco. Maybe he'll be better now without Amanda draining his life energy.

Taffin · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2022, 03:15:03 PM »

Quote from: Flexacon on February 08, 2022, 10:09:31 PM

Good picks. I'd throw Samson into the mix. He's made solid improvements and if they still judge the posing round he should do well.

Also don't count out Kluco. Maybe he'll be better now without Amanda draining his life energy.

Good point - not sure how much bigger he might be this year, but if get's the conditioning right then you're right

Gym-Rat · « **Reply #8 on:** February 17, 2022, 10:20:09 AM »

Quote from: French on February 06, 2022, 05:04:03 AM

Predictions

1. William Bonac
2. Brandon Curry
3. Brett Wilkin
4. Akim Williams
5. Justin Rodriguez
6. Samson Dauda
7. Nathan De Asha
8. Regan Grimes
9. Steve Kuclo
10. Fabio Giga Rezende
11. Cedric McMillan
12. Maxx Charles

1. Urs Kalecinski
2. Terrence Ruffin
3. Peter Molnar
4. Ramon Rocha Queiroz
5. Breon Ansley (USA)

arent nathan and justin 'out'?

French · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2022, 12:13:11 AM »

yes, Nathan is out

Gym-Rat · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2022, 02:25:47 AM »

Quote from: French on February 18, 2022, 12:13:11 AM

yes, Nathan is out

thx

i was confusing justin with brandao (or whatever his name is).

nathan
shaaban
brandao - all out

Flexacon · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2022, 02:21:00 PM »

Akim is out. 2 weeks of Covid fucked up his prep

Gym-Rat · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2022, 02:09:30 AM »

Quote from: Flexacon on February 18, 2022, 02:21:00 PM

Akim is out. 2 weeks of Covid fucked up his prep

he never really comes in dialed, which is a shame
guy has an amazing physique for this bubble-game of peace

6 Reps · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2022, 11:41:56 PM »

Cedric is out too, citing health reasons. Gossip is it may be related to his esophagus, could be serious.

The competitors now are:

William Bonac (Netherlands)
Maxx Charles (USA)
Brandon Curry (USA)
Samson Dauda (United Kingdom)
Regan Grimes (Canada)
Steve Kuclo (USA)
Fabio Giga Rezende (Brasil)
Justin Rodriguez (USA)
Brett Wilkin (USA)

Seems Curry may be the favorite to win.

Fortress · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2022, 05:04:04 PM »

Prediction:

Boredom.

Taffin · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2022, 03:38:11 AM »

Quote from: 6 Reps on February 25, 2022, 11:41:56 PM

Cedric is out too, citing health reasons. Gossip is it may be related to his esophagus, could be serious.

$:-\$

Quote from: Taffin on February 07, 2022, 03:12:49 PM

McMillan will either fail to make it onstage, or have some sort of fainting incident onstage (known as the McCarver Manoeuvre) and have to withdraw/die - you heard it here first folks

Yeah I'm no Nostradamus, but with those heart issues last year I hope he's come to his senses. But you mention a different cause, so let's see how this pans out...

Da Freak · « **Reply #16 on:** March 02, 2022, 07:32:01 AM »

At the rate they are dropping out, everyone's going to top 5.

Quote from: 6 Reps on February 25, 2022, 11:41:56 PM

Cedric is out too, citing health reasons. Gossip is it may be related to his esophagus, could be serious.

The competitors now are:

William Bonac (Netherlands)
Maxx Charles (USA)
Brandon Curry (USA)
Samson Dauda (United Kingdom)
Regan Grimes (Canada)
Steve Kuclo (USA)
Fabio Giga Rezende (Brasil)
Justin Rodriguez (USA)
Brett Wilkin (USA)

Seems Curry may be the favorite to win.

6 Reps · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2022, 12:18:14 AM »

The whole event is available on pay-per-view, for $24.99 today only; tomorrow the price jumps to $34.99:

https://fanmio.com/products/arnold-sports

stuntmovie · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2022, 07:58:51 AM »

Don't be surprised if WILKIN does better than expected.

Possibly CURRY first followed by WILKEN.

myt1 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2022, 03:43:04 PM »

Quote from: 6 Reps on March 03, 2022, 12:18:14 AM

The whole event is available on pay-per-view, for $24.99 today only; tomorrow the price jumps to $34.99:

https://fanmio.com/products/arnold-sports

I don't understand? The amateur is on youtube ArnoldSportsFestival channel for over 5 hours. I've been on a zoom meeting the last hour so it might still be on. The expo is back, and it is sold out. Why not keep it free to attract new viewers on YouTube or work out a deal with Amazon like they did for the O a few years back? I don't care about anything but the freaks and women's physique, and I don't really know the women by name just like their routines and consider them athletes unlike bikini and the "wellness" division (aka, too lazy to diet class)

There are only 9 guys left in the pro bb show, and I only care about 4.....Curry, Bonac, and Samson & Wilkins cuz they are going to be factors soon if not already in this show, and they are both Team Hosstile. Fouad was always a cool dude on Mayhem while he was coming up, and I just laugh hysterically at some of the shit they say on both the Bollocks show and Bro Chat. Plus they are all honest as fuck about drugs, and all their pasts. Funny how right after the show where walker says he was squatting 700 and benching 500 at 19-20, days later Cutler comes out with a video saying he did the same. I just can't stand him. Kudos to whoever it was that snuck in a subtle fridge joke in that thread btw. It was well done!

I was excited to see the show, and to here Fouad and Dennis James comment as well, but I'm not spending $25 and going through all the issues of moving my tv to hook up my laptop. Either stream it directly to my tv, or I'm out for good.

6 Reps · « **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2022, 09:32:01 AM »

Quote from: myt1 on March 03, 2022, 03:43:04 PM

I don't understand? The amateur is on youtube ArnoldSportsFestival channel for over 5 hours. I've been on a zoom meeting the last hour so it might still be on. The expo is back, and it is sold out. Why not keep it free to attract new viewers on YouTube or work out a deal with Amazon like they did for the O a few years back? I don't care about anything but the freaks and women's physique, and I don't really know the women by name just like their routines and consider them athletes unlike bikini and the "wellness" division (aka, too lazy to diet class)

There are only 9 guys left in the pro bb show, and I only care about 4.....Curry, Bonac, and Samson & Wilkins cuz they are going to be factors soon if not already in this show, and they are both Team Hosstile. Fouad was always a cool dude on Mayhem while he was coming up, and I just laugh hysterically at some of the shit they say on both the Bollocks show and Bro Chat. Plus they are all honest as fuck about drugs, and all their pasts. Funny how right after the show where walker says he was squatting 700 and benching 500 at 19-20, days later Cutler comes out with a video saying he did the same. I just can't stand him. Kudos to whoever it was that snuck in a subtle fridge joke in that thread btw. It was well done!

I was excited to see the show, and to here Fouad and Dennis James comment as well, but I'm not spending $25 and going through all the issues of moving my tv to hook up my laptop. Either stream it directly to my tv, or I'm out for good.

Not so this morning. There are a couple of live coverages on Fanmio, like arm wrestling, women’s physique, but nothing live on YouTube.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #21 on:** March 04, 2022, 10:07:19 AM »

Arroldsportsfestival on Youtube now (10 AM West Coast Time)

Taffin · « **Reply #22 on:** March 04, 2022, 01:51:44 PM »

Love it when the 'figure' ladies nowadays have deeper voices than the old Ms Olympia competitors in the '90s who everyone said went too far! LOL

And Chris Cormier is aging pretty rapidly

Taffin · « **Reply #23 on:** March 04, 2022, 04:54:00 PM »

Ruffin doesn't look quite as sharp as last time I saw him

Hmmm.... Ramon..?

AbrahamG · « **Reply #24 on:** March 04, 2022, 07:38:07 PM »

Bonac - I think he should win. He looks better in comparisons than when he is by himself. Which seems counterintuitive. Has some fucked up gyno on his right nipple.

Brandon - Quads looked really small. Got smaller as the show went on. I saw nothing from him tonight that makes me think he's regaining the Olympia crown.

Steve - good condition but probably needs this condition plus more size. Just never wows me on stage.

Justin - by himself, I though he was the man. In comparisons he's fighting with Steve for 3rd. Weird, if not suspect shoulders and midsection is kind of ugly. Back is great. Overall a great showing.

Samson - best I've seen him. Wish they'd have compared him to Steve.

Brett - good showing. Needs to dry out a little more.

Reagan - I thought he was off when by himself. Once the comparisons started, I thought he may have been overlooked. Most impressed I've been by him. Would have liked to see him, Kuclo and Samson compared given their similar heights.

Maxx - needs to hang it up. Not in the cards for him to be a successful pro. He is huge. From the front, his upper body is top notch. Overall, he reminds me of an open class slightly less smashed asshole version of Kevin English.